5 signals tagged MileagePlus.
United Airlines is offering free Wi-Fi on most flights, including those with Viasat and Panasonic systems, without an official announcement. The benefit appears linked to MileagePlus login rather than elite status
Affects United Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via T-Mobile.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has pitched the idea of acquiring American Airlines to senior government officials, according to Bloomberg. The move would create a massive carrier with significant monopoly power on Latin American routes
Affects 3 airline programs (American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
United has introduced 'Basic' Polaris business class fares in select markets, offering lower prices but with significant restrictions including paid seat selection, one free bag, United Club access only, no changes or refunds, and reduced MileagePlus earning
Affects 2 airline programs (Lufthansa, United Airlines). New route or product — useful for award booking and positioning flights.
The United Business Card offers up to 110,000 MileagePlus bonus miles and 2,000 Premier Qualifying Points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months, plus 10,000 extra miles for adding an authorized user
Affects 7 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Relevant for Hilton Honors elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Chase.
United Airlines is rebranding the CRJ-200 as the CRJ-450, reducing capacity to 41 seats with a new First Class cabin featuring overhead closets and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members
Affects 2 airline programs (United Airlines, United Express).
